PRN: PTS Appointment Reflects Continued Growth of the Renewables Sector

PTS Appointment Reflects Continued Growth of the Renewables Sector [05-March-2012] LUTTERWORTH, England, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading merchant PTS has appointed Maxine Frost to the position of Renewables Director to drive the development of its product portfolio and service offering.

PTS Appointment Reflects Continued Growth of the Renewables Sector

[05-March-2012]

LUTTERWORTH, England, March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Leading merchant PTS has appointed Maxine Frost to the position of Renewables Director to drive the development of its product portfolio and service offering. This new position reflects PTS' continued belief in the importance of this growing sector and the role renewables has to play in the future of the plumbing and heating industry.

"PTS has worked to remain at the forefront of developments in the renewables sector. Launching its first 'Green Room' showroom in 2007, a dedicated Renewable Energy Branch to provide advice and wider stock options in 2009, plus additional initiatives along the way, PTS has consistently demonstrated its on-going commitment to this technology." says Maxine. "I want to build on our existing expertise to ensure that PTS has the product choice and service offering to remain a major player in this ever growing and changing sector."

Ian Church, Managing Director for PTS, concludes: "Maxine has worked for PTS for over three years and made a significant contribution in her previous role as the head of the Key Accounts Team. I have no doubt that Maxine will demonstrate the same skill in her role as Renewables Director with the aim of developing an even more comprehensive service through all of our nationwide trade counters."

For further information call PTS on +44-(0)1455-551210, visit http://www.ptsplumbing.co.uk or text PTS or SPARES to 83332 to find your nearest branch.

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